General science UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Which hormone is injected to cows and buffaloes to make the milk descend to the udders?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Oxytocin

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Oxytocin”.

Oxytocin is the hormone injected to cows and buffaloes to stimulate the let-down of milk from the udder.

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